I have a starter off a 54 302, the model is a Delco Remy 1107931 The electric solenoid that engages the drive gear to the flywheel is not working. Wondering if anyone is reproducing these ? Or should I be looking for a working used one?
Dave - My 1954 AEA Original Equiment Parts Catalog indicates the DR# 1107931 starter is only listed for 1942-48 Cadillac's. It uses a DR# 1118102 solenoid for that starter.
Not sure what you have was originally meant for the 302, but maybe something a PO or starter rebuild shop put together???
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Can you post a picture of the solenoid? There are two basic types of solenoids for Delco starters- - - -one that attaches to the starter field housing with four bolts, and one that is attached to the nose cone with two bolts. The plunger that engages the starter drive is the same, or at least similar on both. Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and automatic transmission equipped Chevy 6 cylinder engines used the 4 bolt solenoid in most applications. Rock Auto used to have a listing for those solenoids. Do you need a 6 or 12 volt item? The 12V solenoid can be used on a 6V starter to avoid violent engagement of the starter pinion and possible flywheel damage on voltage-converted vehicles. Jerry
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It's possible that the starter is from a 1950-52 Chevy passenger car with a Powerglide transmission. They used a 6 volt key start instead of the foot pedal used on trucks. Jerry
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That style of solenoid is similar to what Buick used in the 1940s . A more modern solenoid is as HRP suggested a good choice. Don’t toss that one out without more research, I know that some of these are wanted by purists and can be rebuilt according to a Buick parts dealer’s catalog/ website.
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According to 1960 GMC Master Parts Book that solenoid with 4 bolt mounting was used in the GMC trucks in 1960 and earlier models.
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